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Apple is working on a next-generation version of the Vision Pro with an M5 chip, according to code accidentally shared by Apple and discovered by MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris.

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Rumors of a Vision Pro 2 with an updated M-series chip have been circulating since last year, but there was some confusion over which chip the device would use. Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said that the Vision Pro would have an M5 chip, but Bloomberg's Mark Gurman claimed that it would use the same M4 chip that's in the latest MacBook Air and iPad Pro models rather than the M5.

Based on Apple's code, it looks like the next-generation Vision Pro will use the M5 chip.

The refreshed Vision Pro isn't expected to feature any design changes or hardware updates aside from the new chip, but it could get a new strap that will make it more comfortable to wear for longer periods of time.

The Vision Pro 2 with M5 chip could launch as soon as late 2025.

Article Link: Apple Code Confirms Vision Pro With M5 Chip
 
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imagine being one of the suckers that bought one of these... expensive paper weight. miserable to use. heavy. nasty. smelly. dirty.


just admit it, if you bought one, spent ~$4k (US--even worse for folks outside the US) after taxes & case, you are just turning a blind eye to everything wrong with it. i tried one of those things and felt exhausted after just 30 minutes. it's a terrible consumer product. offers very little value. you would have been better off buying a PS5 and 10 games, and then buy 4 more PS5s to gift to your friends so you can all play together... instead your stuck using some basic desktop apps on this terrible thing. isolated and alone.

you made a mistake. it's ok. apple fooled you. i mean did you see what those frog eyes actually look like to the outside? i mean it's all a joke.
 
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remember the good old times of Tim "doubling down on secrecy"?
Yeah, they claim to double down on secrecy and stop their employees from leaking stuff to the press... and then they accidentally release stuff like macOS for MacBook Air M4 three months early (December 2024).
 
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Apple is working on a next-generation version of the Vision Pro with an M5 chip, according to code accidentally shared by Apple and discovered by MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris.

Apple-Vision-Pro-2-Feature-1.jpg

Rumors of a Vision Pro 2 with an updated M-series chip have been circulating since last year, but there was some confusion over which chip the device would use. Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said that the Vision Pro would have an M5 chip, but Bloomberg's Mark Gurman claimed that it would use the same M4 chip that's in the latest iPad Air and iPad Pro models rather than the M5.

Based on Apple's code, it looks like the next-generation Vision Pro will use the M5 chip.

The refreshed Vision Pro isn't expected to feature any design changes or hardware updates aside from the new chip, but it could get a new strap that will make it more comfortable to wear for longer periods of time.

The Vision Pro 2 with M5 chip could launch as soon as late 2025.

Article Link: Apple Code Confirms Vision Pro With M5 Chip

If they add the ability to use it as a VR headset for existing pc sim hardware, I’ll buy it on day one.

If they bring back QTVR, and Aperture, as tools for content creation for the AvP, I’ll buy it on day two.

Hopefully they’ve listened to feedback?
 
Bought mine about 2 months after released the USA. Spent 3 hours today on a DL flight using the very large curved virtual monitor ( not the largest one) while working with my MacBook Pro. Able go move photos and video from photos to Keynote while writing text in pages…. Love the AVP ….Happy to see the new model will just be a speed bump.
 
Bought mine about 2 months after released the USA. Spent 3 hours today on a DL flight using the very large curved virtual monitor ( not the largest one) while working with my MacBook Pro. Able go move photos and video from photos to Keynote while writing text in pages…. Love the AVP ….Happy to see the new model will just be a speed bump.
I haven’t used my AVP’s Mac Virtual Display while flying, but it’s great working from home and watching movies and TV in the air.
 
imagine being one of the suckers that bought one of these... expensive paper weight. miserable to use. heavy. nasty. smelly. dirty.
The only bad thing I’ve ever heard about the actual experience of using the AVP is too much weight for all day use, I’ve never seen it described as “miserable to use”, in fact it’s usually just the opposite: the experience of using it blows people away… they just also usually come away without any idea of what they’d use it for yet. The experience of what it offers is fine, it just has no killer app.

And I’ve never heard it described as smelly, nasty, or dirty. Sounds like maybe you or someone you know with one just doesnt bathe regularly
 
Apple's biggest miss was not the weight but separate battery. If Apple can integrate battery into the body, this will bring a much better user experience.
Im going to have to say no to this. I never move around with the Vision Pro, so it doesn't even need a battery, just a plug in wall power connector. The weight on the head needs to be much lighter for better comfort, especially when using it hours at a time. Also it needs to be thinner so I can drink coffee without the cup hitting the display...
 
If they add the ability to use it as a VR headset for existing pc sim hardware, I’ll buy it on day one.

If they bring back QTVR, and Aperture, as tools for content creation for the AvP, I’ll buy it on day two.

Hopefully they’ve listened to feedback?
Yeah, I’m still annoyed about them introducing QTVR way ahead of its time and discontinuing it before its time, and it would be nice if Apple introduced native AVP SteamVR support, but you might want to check out ALVR while you wait, as it looks like someone has an app in the AVP App Store with pretty high ratings.

 
I haven’t used my AVP’s Mac Virtual Display while flying, but it’s great working from home and watching movies and TV in the air.
Problem is that both have to be on the airline wifi. So far only a few of delta planes have robust enough wifi. Wish there was no need fornwifi. Or maybe a mini router just for the 2 devices ( im not a compuer systems techie)
 
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Hey Apple, don’t worry about AirPods Max, just keep ignoring it
I assume Apple have the resources to work on more than one product at once, but still, be careful, they might just take your advice.

And hey, they did a massive update less than a year ago. Hopefully we don’t have to wait for USB-D to be a thing for the next one. :rolleyes:
 
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